monocratic

adjective

Definition of monocraticnext
as in arbitrary
exercising power or authority without interference by others as the newspaper's monocratic publisher, he simply did not tolerate any dissent from his policies and decrees

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  1. arbitrary
  2. oppressive
  3. authoritarian
Adjective
  • During a dinner banquet later the same day, Belousov said the two countries’ strategic partnership was crucial to defend their sovereignty from aggression and the arbitrary actions of imperialists, North Korean state media said.
    Hyung-Jin Kim, Los Angeles Times, 30 Nov. 2024
  • After Leung's sentencing, the U.S. recommended -- though without citing specific cases -- that Americans reconsider traveling to China because of arbitrary law enforcement and exit bans and the risk of wrongful detentions.
    Democrat-Gazette staff from wire reports, arkansasonline.com, 28 Nov. 2024
Definition of arbitrary
Adjective
  • The ongoing siege at the Argentine embassy in Caracas is a stark reminder of the oppressive lengths to which Nicolás Maduro’s regime will go to silence dissent.
    David Smolansky, National Review, 12 Dec. 2024
  • The film embraces heroism in the face of an oppressive regime, the strength of fraternal ties and the themes of love, betrayal, morality and hope.
    Nancy Tartaglione, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of oppressive
Adjective
  • If the impeachment is confirmed by the Constitutional Court, Yoon will become the fourth South Korean president — out of eight total — to be jailed or ousted since the nation democratized in 1987 after decades of authoritarian rule.
    Max Kim, Los Angeles Times, 14 Dec. 2024
  • Meanwhile, Georgia’s relations with the EU have deteriorated sharply in recent months as Brussels has alleged that the government had resorted to authoritarian measures and adopted pro-Russian stances.
    Christian Edwards, CNN, 14 Dec. 2024
Definition of authoritarian
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“Monocratic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/monocratic. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

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